Job Description

Salary

From 41,771 to 48,226 per annum (Grade J)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Package

Fixed term

Job category/type

Finance

Date posted

09/09/2025

Job reference

REQ00000789



West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated Property Asset Officer to join our Finance and Property Service team, based at our Newbury Offices. This role requires broad real estate knowledge to contribute to the Asset challenge / Accommodation Review, strategy and delivery.

Role Overview:

As a Property Asset Officer, you will be working closely with project colleagues in our transformation team who are looking to optimise our asset base.

We're looking for someone with:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities A proactive attitude and ability to work independently Relevant qualification and experience in property asset management

Please note this role is fixed term for a year after start date - Funding limited project

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.0021.00 Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities Generous Local Government pension scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.


Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact James Beresford - Strategic Asset Manager on James.Beresford1@westberks.gov.uk

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

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